The Trump administration is creating a chilling effect on independent reporting and public dissent That used to be a time when we pointed fingers at governments that kept journalists from doing their jobs – places like Turkey where government censorship is a part of daily life we highlighted the struggle of journalists suffering under authoritarian rule the ones suffocating aren’t halfway around the world – they’re right here at home In my 20 years as a media lawyer, I’ve always seen the United States as the gold standard for press freedom – a model admired by journalists around the world. But in just a few short months, the Trump administration has severely undermined those protections creating a chilling effect on independent reporting and public dissent the White House is waging an increasingly hostile campaign against the press pushing to control coverage in ways that go far beyond anything we saw during the president’s first term Borrowing tactics from press-repressive regimes the attacks have come from all sides – billion-dollar lawsuits blocked access and outright withdrawal of funding All of it is unfolding at a time when public trust in the media is at an all-time low emboldening juries to hand down record-breaking verdicts Trump has long used lawsuits to intimidate the press, but what has changed is the judicial landscape. He has appointed over a quarter of all active federal judges, and he has been strategic in making sure cases targeting the media end up in courtrooms that lean his way. Read moreTake his $20bn lawsuit against CBS News for example – a staggering figure tied to how 60 Minutes edited its interview with Kamala Harris He claims the segment defrauded viewers in Texas under the state’s consumer protection laws knew any major business deal over the next four years would need the administration’s blessing So they did the math: better to stay in the good graces of a president known for holding grudges than risk jeopardizing future profits It wasn’t just Trump they feared – it was the prospect of facing a Florida jury After years of Trump branding legitimate investigative reporting as “fake news” we now have a deeply polarized country where juries can be swayed by political rhetoric posing real threats to the survival of major news outlets In a recent libel case against CNN, filed in a Florida district that overwhelmingly voted for Trump, the trial foreshadowed what his promised crackdown on the press would look like in his second term The plaintiff’s argument echoed Trump’s relentless attacks on the press urging jurors to punish the so-called “lamestream” media A verdict that large would have caused serious harm – and there was nothing in the case that justified it sending a chilling message to attorneys who might otherwise support or work with the press the administration eliminated the spot reserved for wire services entirely and openly defied the court’s order the government plans to take the case to the supreme court As AP’s chief White House reporter Zeke Miller testified, the government’s actions have already had a chilling effect on the press the tone of questions directed at the president has noticeably softened Reporters also say that sources — not just in politics but in science and other fields — are now more hesitant to speak publicly Some outlets are already facing leak investigations and with Attorney General Pam Bondi rescinding the Biden-era policy that discouraged subpoenas against journalists last Friday That includes the very real prospect of criminal prosecution The administration’s strategy of using funding as leverage is also having a serious effect on the media. It has pulled financial support from the US Agency for Global Media, which backs broadcasters such as Voice of America and Radio Free Asia – a move that undermines US efforts to promote democracy and fight disinformation abroad. After a congressional hearing last month the administration is proposing to eliminate nearly all funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Such a loss could severely affect the sustainability of these essential sources of news and information All of this is happening at a time when longstanding legal protections for the press are under renewed attack. Opponents of media freedom are actively seeking to dismantle New York Times v Sullivan – the landmark supreme court decision that has safeguarded journalists for decades That ruling established that public officials must prove “actual malice” to succeed in a libel suit recognizing that the press needs breathing room to report freely media outlets are only liable in cases brought by public figures if they knowingly publish false information or act with reckless disregard for the truth Now, that precedent is being directly challenged. Sarah Palin, who this week lost the retrial of her libel suit against the New York Times has openly stated her intent to use the case as a vehicle to overturn Times v Sullivan It’s unclear whether enough justices on the current court are prepared to go that far the legal landscape for journalists has become far less forgiving judges are increasingly willing to let even the weakest defamation cases proceed – prolonging litigation draining resources and placing a heavier burden on the press It takes real courage to keep holding power to account in the face of growing legal threats But it’s more important than ever that we do – and that we draw strength from the example of journalists around the world who have been reporting under pressure far greater Kai Falkenberg is general counsel at the Guardian US This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application daughter of the late Reinhold & Emily (Hanebauer) Mueller and they lived their early life in Des Plaines just short of their 48th anniversary.  “Katie” Ockerlund (Kyle) of Sunnyvale She cherished her many life-long friends from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake James Lutheran Church in Chicago and Robert A as well as her supportive and kind neighbors and a special caregiver who touched all our lives.  Marilyn was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and church and community senior club member and the blessed assurance she drew from her faith in Jesus Christ.  The funeral service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church Make a donation to one of the following charities in remembrance of Marilyn Jane Falkenberg Add to Calendar Complete the form below to RSVP for the Visitation for Marilyn Jane Falkenberg Complete the form below to get directions for the Visitation for Marilyn Jane Falkenberg Add to Calendar Complete the form below to RSVP for the Funeral Service for Marilyn Jane Falkenberg Complete the form below to get directions for the Funeral Service for Marilyn Jane Falkenberg This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The page you're looking for does not exist Please try our site search feature to find what you are looking for At Casa Milan, the search continues for a new sporting director to be added to the club’s management structure. In recent weeks, three main candidates have emerged: Fabio Paratici who many believe is currently the frontrunner As reported by Gazzetta.it Falkenberg started playing football as a child under the coaching of his mother who ran a team for children from disadvantaged backgrounds Before joining Bayer Leverkusen—his lifelong favorite club—his parents insisted that he graduate from high school first he prioritized the importance of education for young players and his playing career continued in Germany’s lower divisions His transition to a management role at Leverkusen began while he was still playing for Osnabrück after suffering a cruciate ligament injury he decided to retire from playing and move into full-time management and I told him I was studying sports business administration and he gave me the opportunity at Leverkusen I became almost addicted to analysis," Falkenberg recalled he was promoted to head of scouting at Leverkusen and understanding how a player can help your club is fascinating." Since early March 2025 has promoted him to sporting director: "He has played a key role in shaping the squad in recent years contributing to the team’s development and successes." These strong endorsements show how highly the German club values him he has identified top talents such as Jeremie Frimpong It remains to be seen whether Milan’s interest could tempt Falkenberg who at 36 years old might be intrigued by the chance to gain experience abroad at a top club like the Rossoneri it seems his firm intention remains to stay with his boyhood club and website in this browser for the next time I comment This is a worldwide website dedicated for AC Milan in English: exclusive news and content about the Rossoneri world Copyright © 2021 Milanreports.com All rights reserved | C.F. 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NGLVTI92L14B936U | Responsible and editorial director: Vito Angelè Credits by Parrotto Web Solution Web Agency WI passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls on December 24 1930 to Harvey and Susan (Thuecks) Robertson in Cadott she married her high school sweetheart and husband of 64 years MN and Kevin Falkenberg of Rice Lake; two brothers and 2 great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews Steven Falkenberg; her parents; as well as two sisters Colleen & Douglas raised their children for several years in Chippewa Falls and later for a number of years in Arcadia after which they returned to Chippewa Falls for their retirements Colleen held a number of office administration jobs Colleen and Douglas enjoyed square dancing Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday December 28 at Holy Ghost Church in Chippewa Falls Justin Kizewski will be celebrant of the funeral Mass Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Chippewa Falls at a later date until the time of services at Noon on Wednesday Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin 3313 S Packerland Dr Colleen’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff and friends at the Veterans Home Horan Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls is in charge of arrangements.AFTER SERVICE NOTICE: Justin Kizewski was celebrant of the funeral Mass and officiated at the prayers of interment in Forest Hill Cemetery in Chippewa Falls Music during the Mass was provided by Judy Brist Words of appreciation were given by her daughter — A man fatally shot by a police officer in Haddon Township has been identified as a Pennsauken resident was shot by Haddon Township Officer Luke Falkenberg during a confrontation in an apartment building stairwell early on Nov according to the state attorney general's Office Edelin allegedly was armed with a knife when Falkenberg and a partner encountered him shortly after 1 a.m Grand jury's decision: Did State Police act properly after Millville man's arrest? The officers were responding to a 911 call that reported a burglary in process at a building on the 300 block of Crystal Lake Avenue Officer Falkenberg fired his service weapon Officers gave medical aid until Edelin was taken to an area hospital Falkenberg and his partner were not injured The attorney general’s office provided no other details A state law requires an investigation into any death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity Jim Walsh is a senior reporter for the Courier-Post Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal and the air vibrates from the pounding of demolition inside the gym of the old YMCA at 1201 Northside Blvd Gaping holes open to the outdoors, where heavy equipment is now removing this landmark “Breaks my heart,” Kirby Falkenberg says of the demolition that began a few weeks ago were on an expansive banner that hung on the eastern wall On that white fabric, you could read and study a detailed triangular graphic that spells out “The Pyramid of Success” by the late, legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden who’d served as president and CEO of this YMCA from 1992 to 2010 watched South Bend firefighters scaled ladders — one on either side — and carefully removed the roughly 16-by-14-foot banner from the wall They were extracting the last meaningful relic of this beloved memory-filled building that Falkenberg could save He had the banner made roughly 25 years ago The principles of the "Pyramid of Success" so well paralleled what the YMCA tried to instill in people of “how to live your life.” What it teaches are a “building block of what the Y is about.”  The pyramid builds from the base level of industriousness cooperation and enthusiasm to its pinnacle: success In addition to the 15 principles that make up the pyramid's building blocks among them — line the blocks along the pyramid's vertical borders Wooden’s "Pyramid of Success" also has been used by many athletic coaches Falkenberg remembers calling Wooden to get his permission to replicate the pyramid on a banner “Who is this and what do you want?” Wooden gruffly said North American Signs made and donated the banner South Bend Fire Chief Carl Buchanon took a short video of his firefighters Thursday before they took down and rolled up the banner He remembered Wooden coming to South Bend Central when he was a student there Buchanon admits he was too young to appreciate how important Wooden was in setting principles for doing things “the right way” — with respect and character Buchanon recalled coming to the Y growing up to play basketball and to sit and gain wisdom in the office of the legendary Charles Martin who’d mentored and shaped so many young people in this Y He remembers the people and their loyalty to the Y “There were so many good people who came here to work out,” he says In August, the city of South Bend acquired the old Y site. At the time, it had hoped to clear the site by the end of 2024 at a cost of $1.2 million, according to The Tribune’s newsgathering partner, WNDU The goal is to make this a shovel-ready site for new development in 2025 This summer, the YMCA opened in the former Beacon Health & Lifestyle Center at 111 W The firefighters drove the banner Thursday to the YMCA’s downtown facility Falkenberg says the fabric will be cleaned and eventually be hung anew in the gym there — to once again become a beacon for athletes young and old South Bend Tribune reporter Joseph Dits can be reached at 574-235-6158 or jdits@sbtinfo.com Dr. Xander Wang, a professor in UPEI’s Applied Climate Change and Adaptation program and director of the UPEI Climate Smart Lab, has been awarded the prestigious American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Charles S. Falkenberg Award for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of geospatial data visualization technology to increase public awareness of climate change Sponsored by AGU and the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) the award recognizes an early to mid-career scientist who has contributed to the quality of life and stewardship of the planet through the use of Earth science information and to the public awareness of the importance of understanding the planet Dr. Wang was presented with the award during the AGU’s annual meeting held in Washington, DC, earlier in December. As well, the coastal climate resilience research led by Dr. Wang was highlighted in a film by AGU TV during the meeting AGU is a global community supporting more than half a million advocates and professionals in Earth and space sciences AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerate knowledge and create solutions that are ethical and respectful of communities and their values Programs include serving as a scholarly publisher AGU lives its values in everything it does such as its net zero energy renovated building in Washington which fosters a diverse and inclusive geoscience community to ensure responsible conduct ESIP is a home for Earth science data professionals As a nonprofit funded by cooperative agreements with NASA ESIP brings together interdisciplinary collaborations to share technical knowledge and engage with data users (Denver Artist Jane Falkenberg and her co-exhibitor Lisa Luree are presenting a new exhibition that play with the mysterious and step out of their comfort zone “Ethereal Essence” is a series of paintings about imagined encounters in nature and the wonder it inspires The public is invited to the Opening Reception on Sat Visitors are welcome to visit the show through November 10 during regular gallery hours The exhibition touches on the idea that humans have always been attuned to a presence greater than themselves are perceived by some to embody this presence and to carry a profound message from the spirit world Describing her artwork as “imaginative realism” Falkenberg’s subjects are rendered realistically but exist in imaginary environments that convey an engaging narrative with glazing techniques to provide a smooth finish She is influenced by old masters like Caravaggio whose techniques create the illusion of depth luminosity and fine detail that makes a great idea manifest into a masterpiece Lisa Luree paintings range from her signature skeleton pieces She lightens up darker subject matters with vibrant colors and iridescent pigments that playfully catch the light Sometimes carefully planning out her pieces Luree also embraces the impromptu process – letting images form as she goes She believes that letting creativity flow unobstructed allows an artist to tap the collective unconscious and draw archetypal symbolism into the art Artist Lisa Luree on Facebook and @lisa_luree on Instagram XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" is owned and operated by Mirth and Mire Ltd publisher of Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper peacefully went to heaven in her home surrounded by her family on June 12 She was born in Marietta to Walter and Creola Pryor Merrow on March 16 She was a 1963 graduate of Marietta High School working in her flowers and spending time with her family Carolyn spent years working at Washington Morgan Community Action She was a long time member of Church of Christ She is survived by her husband of 60 years Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents The family wants to give a special thank you to her Hospice care team; Danielle McClure-Schafer-Lankford is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordhf.com | https://www.mariettatimes.com | 740-373-2121 the search for the new sporting director continues This is a decision of fundamental importance as it will also affect the choice of the new coach CEO Giorgio Furlani is leading the casting process One of the profiles monitored by the Rossoneri executive is Kim Falkenberg a former defender who has been part of the Bayer Leverkusen scouting team for some time and became their sporting director last February A decision will likely be made by the end of the month The Rossoneri club has started to consider various profiles for the bench as well. In recent weeks, the hottest name is that of Massimiliano Allegri. There has already been an initial contact between the Livorno-born coach and Milan's CEO Furlani: as La Gazzetta dello Sport explains enough to understand that a good rapport could develop Maria Falkenberg is the fourth research leader at the University of Gothenburg to be elected as a member of EMBO: “It is always nice to have international colleagues appreciate our work EMBO wants to support talented researchers at all levels stimulate the exchange of scientific information and help build optimal conditions for research Maria Falkenberg will be able to influence this work Maria Falkenberg's group conducts basic research of the genome Most of the genome is inside the cell nucleus within the chromosomes but there is also a small amount of additional genetic material outside the chromosomes within the cell’s power plant “We study how the genome is copied in the mitochondria and how this is linked to mutations when something goes wrong during copying so that diseases occur It is simply a matter of understanding how and why the mutations occur and whether they can be avoided,” says Maria Falkenberg Her research team is currently developing a treatment for certain mitochondrial diseases It is a collaborative project with a US-Swedish biotech company “It is fascinating to see how an idea from a basic science laboratory develops into a possible treatment and I have now started to present our data at various scientific conferences,” says Maria Falkenberg The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) is celebrating 60 years as a scientific organization this year Three research leaders at the University of Gothenburg have already been elected as members of EMBO all from the Institute of Biomedicine: Claes Gustafsson The total number of elected members of EMBO is 1800.  X: https://x.com/EMBO  Find organisation Case & Company Funeral Directors - Miller Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text 29 October 2024 | Tennis Victoria a dedicated and well-respected member of the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Croquet Pickleball Club has been honoured with a Tennis Service Award for his exceptional service to the club and the broader tennis community in Northeast Victoria Michael quickly became a key figure in the club’s operations a position he held for nearly a decade until 2024 Michael demonstrated unwavering commitment to the club’s success earning the trust and admiration of his fellow members His professionalism and dedication were critical to securing multiple significant grants which have greatly benefited the club over the years One of Michael’s standout contributions was his involvement in key club projects including the implementation of the Book a Court system and the installation of lighting on six of the club’s grass courts His hands-on approach and willingness to go above and beyond have ensured that the club remains well-managed Michael has also played a vital role in maintaining the club’s compliance with Federal and State Government regulations His meticulous attention to detail in updating policies has been crucial in keeping the club on track and up to date Michael has been a constant presence at club events has often provided medical assistance to players during club play and even educated committee members on defibrillator use This Tennis Service Award is a fitting recognition of Michael’s outstanding contribution to tennis and his tireless efforts in ensuring the continued success of the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Croquet Pickleball Club If you know someone who is deserving of this recognition, nominate them today! Nordic 4 returned to Sweden for an action-packed fifth round of the season at Falkenberg. Mathias Bjerre Jakobsen led a STEP Motorsport 1-2-3 in practice, a 43.680s putting him 0.189 seconds ahead of Sebastian Bach on the high-speed circuit. Gustaw Wisniewski was third, with Mads Hoe and Daniel Varverud 0.565s and 0.653s off the pace respectively in fourth and fifth as the top Formula 5 and Formula Renault 1.6 drivers. The STEP trio were more closely matched in qualifying, with Wisniewski setting a 43.407s to take pole by 0.022s over Jakobsen. Bach was 0.05s back, and Team FSP’s Marius Kristiansen was 0.299s behind in fourth. Hoe qualified sixth, and Enzo Hallman was top FR1.6 runner in ninth. Race one took place on a soaking wet track, and Jakobsen slid into the lead at the start but Kristiansen made the best launch and tried to nose past before turn one as Magnus Pedersen got into third. Jakobsen led Kristiansen by 1.068s by the end of lap one, with Pedersen third and Wisniewski already 3.2s back in fourth. The gaps grew on lap two, an it was so wet Jakobsen almost slid off on lap three. F5 driver Jorgen Leerksov did spin off, getting beached on the grass, and the safety car was summoned as Formula Nordic racer Viktor Molander stalled on track. Racing resumed on lap six, and Jakobsen quickly built a 1.3s lead. It ebbed and flowed thereon, and although Kristiansen set the fastest lap on lap 14 he found himself two seconds behind a lap later. In the final three laps he began to close back in, but still finished 1.6s behind Jakobsen. Pedersen was 13.8s back, and had a charging Louis Leveau behind him at the end. Leveau started seventh, and fell to 12th on lap one. He was back in the top 10 by lap seven, was eighth a lap later then was frequently fastest on track as he chased the group fighting for fourth. He cleared them all, meaning Wisniewski finished fifth. Hallman took sixth from Bach as they went either side of a lapped car, and Albin Stureson finished eighth from 12th on the grid to take reversed-grid pole for race two. Hoe struggled but still took the F5 win in 10th. A crash in another series that left fluid on the track meant race two was delayed, and Molander stalled on the formtion lap which led to further delays and then more fluid clean-up. There was a second formation lap, then drivers headed around again but this time went to the pits as red flags waved. After another delay, racing began and Bach swept around the outside of Stureson at turn one to lead as Varverud spun. Bach sprinted away until Alexia Danielsson stopped exiting turn three and the safety car was called at the end of lap three. Racing resumed on lap six, and Birk August Larsen had a high-speed crash at the final corner. The safety car was not needed, and Hallman made his way from eighth to sixth and into a battle with Leveau. There was a five-car fight up front, but when Bach came uner attack on lap 10 it actually allowed him to pull away from the four behind. At the last corner, Leveau struck the inside kerb and went into Pedersen, sending them both spinning onto the grass alongside the pit straight. Racing again went uninterrupted, with Jakobsen now in second and outpacing Bach as Wisniewski found himself holding off Hoe for third. Jakobsen took the lead from Bach as they lapped someone on lap 14, with Wisniewski pressuring Bach in the remaining laps. Kristiansen was fifth, Hallman finished a very distant sixth (before a 10s penalty for overtaking under yellow flags demoted him to eighth), and Laerke Ronn Sorensen spun away seventh with two laps remaining. Pedersen still scored points by finishing 14th. Race three’s grid was based on the finishing positions of the first two races combined, putting Jakobsen on pole ahead of Kristiansen. The latter started slowly and was passed by Wisniewski, but reclaimed second place on lap one. However he then fell to fourth on lap six after almost going off at the last corner. Wisniewski then chased Jakobsen mid-race, but once they began lapping cars the gap between them ebbed and flowed. On lap 13, Wisniewski lost a second as he lapped someone, while Jakobsen almost rear-ended an F5 car at the end of lap 21. The top two closed back up, and Jakobsen took the points lead and his seventh win of 2024 by 0.614s. Bach held off Kristiansen once he was gifted third place, and Pedersen finished fifth ahead of former points leader Hoe. Established in 2011 and previously found at PaddockScout.com, Formula Scout is home to regular news and features from the world of junior single-seater racing, tracking the progress of future grand prix stars. © 2024 Formula Scout. All rights reserved. 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 07 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Falkenbergs FF won 2–0 over IK Brage on Mon Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are IK Brage 5 win(s) IK Brage and Falkenbergs FF have not drawn any of their last 8 matches against each other Have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches 07 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Falkenbergs FF won 2–0 over IK Brage on Mon 07 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches IK Brage is playing home against Falkenbergs FF on Mon Volume 7 - 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.597441 This article is part of the Research TopicFitness of Marine Calcifiers in the Future Acidifying OceanView all 10 articles Biological fitness relies on processes acting at various levels of organization all of which can be modified by environmental change can enhance our understanding of the responses to stressors identified in studies at each level the use of such frameworks is often limited by a lack of data In order to identify contexts with sufficient understanding to apply the AOP framework we conducted a meta-analysis of studies considering ocean acidification effects on calcifying mollusks Our meta-analysis identified that most studies considered the adult life history stage and growth- and metabolism-related responses Given the characteristics of the published literature we constructed an AOP for the effects of ocean acidification on calcification in an adult bivalve specifically the Pacific oyster (Magallana gigas) By structuring results within the AOP framework the supported pathways by which ocean acidification affects oyster calcification are via the downregulation of cavortin and arginine kinase transcription Such changes at the molecular level can prompt changes in cellular and organ responses and regulation of acid–base status which have impacts on organism level metabolic rate and Altered calcification may then impact organism mortality and population sizes We propose that when developed and incorporated in future studies the AOP framework could be used to investigate sources of complexity including varying susceptibility within and among species Such applications of the AOP framework will allow more effective reflections of the consequences of environmental change As pH is measured on the logarithmic scale this corresponds to a doubling in acidity by the end of the century and represents a profound change for future oceans Figure 1. Conceptual diagram of the Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) linking the effect of the toxicant, considered to be ocean acidification, with the mechanistic toxicity pathway, and adverse outcomes (based on Ankley et al., 2010) we explore the potential for developing more accurate predictions of ocean acidification effects on organism fitness based on empirical data using the AOP framework To identify the contexts in which there would be sufficient understanding to apply the AOP framework we conducted a meta-analysis of studies considering the effects of ocean acidification on calcifying mollusks Findings were organized to recognize our understanding of acidification across: (a) life history stages We then used the identified literature to construct an AOP for calcification in an organism and life stage we found to be well-studied and informed by a greater number of studies it will ultimately enhance our ability to relate findings across levels of biological organization The meta-analysis followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines which provide an evidence-based set of requirements for conducting and reporting meta-analyses a standardized search for peer-reviewed research articles about the effects of ocean acidification on marine mollusks was conducted on Web of Science The search string used was TS = [(“ocean acidification” OR “marine acidification” OR “seawater acidification”) AND (“mollusc” OR “mollusk”)] and no constraints were placed on the publication year All the abstracts were then read from the retained papers and the full manuscripts obtained for those studies that indicated in their title or keywords that relevant data could be collected (n = 517 papers) counts of the numbers of life history stages and response variables groups were made to determine the number of levels of each characteristic considered in each study Chi-squared tests were used to examine differences in the frequency of (a) life history stages and (d) response variable groups considered in each study as well as the frequency of the number of factors listed above (1 All tests were done in GraphPad Prism v 8.42 The proportion of studies considering different levels of (A) life stages Note the difference in scale on the y-axis of (D) The proportion of studies considering different numbers of levels of (A) life stages The AOP that links the molecular initiating event of reduced seawater pH to the adverse effect of altered calcification and effects at higher levels highlights what is currently understood regarding the related pathways for M. gigas (Figure 4) A direct pathway supported by the literature on M gigas is via the molecular downregulation of cavortin transcription A second supported pathway to changes in calcification is via the molecular level change of downregulated genes encoding metabolic pathways These changes lead to the cellular- and organ-level responses of altered enzyme activities and increased lipid peroxidation which can lead to a depressed metabolic rate that is the downregulation of genes encoding metabolic pathways can also lead to the deregulation of acid–base status and altered calcification rates (although there is no M gigas-specific support for this deregulation) The consequences of altered calcification are also considered in the AOP; altered calcification can potentially prompt organism-level changes in shell thickness that lead to increased mortality and ultimately population level declines The Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) linking the effects of ocean acidification (red border) to calcification (blue border) and its effects on Magallana gigas as supported by the studies assembled in the present meta-analysis The number of studies supporting each step is denoted by n = X Solid arrow lines represent established linkages with quantitative data documented for M whereas dotted arrow lines represent linkages supported with data considering other bivalves Forecasting the effects of ocean acidification on calcifying organisms and the associated ecosystems and human societies will benefit from the use of structured frameworks informed by sufficient experimental evidence we identified that such an approach may be more suitable for certain groups; in the context of marine mollusks greater evidence is available for particular life history stages (adults) there is potential that the existing evidence can be used to inform structured frameworks we consider the impact of ocean acidification on a well-represented life stage specifically the calcification of individual adult oysters The resulting AOP reveals the extent of repercussions across biological levels as a result of simulated acidification treatments the pathways by which ocean acidification is known to impact calcification in M gigas is via the downregulation of cavortin and kinase transcription As gaps in the existing literature are filled more complex AOPs will be able to be developed where a number of response variables are considered this provides key information for subsequent AOPs in terms of how processes affect one another both within consideration of the less commonly studied groups identified here—be they life history stages or biological levels—will improve our understanding regarding the generality of responses and the associated molecular signal is then transmitted and received which are linked with decreased calcification rates the increased mortality at the individual level can then lead to a decline in the size of the overall population The development of AOPs considering the impacts of environmental stressors associated with global change provides an opportunity to explore the impacts of more complex scenarios Some key aspects of complexity that could be considered in future iterations of this framework include varying susceptibility within and among species; feedback mechanisms; stressor duration and co-occurrence; as well as species interactions Such differences would be revealed in the AOPs constructed for species of these groups The Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) linking the effects of (A) ocean acidification (red border) to calcification (blue border) and its effects on Magallana gigas amended to incorporate (B) within-level feedback mechanisms (orange borders indicate added examples of responses and arrow lines indicate added pathways) as well as (C) interaction effects from higher to lower levels of biological organization (purple arrow lines indicate added pathways) The number of studies supporting each step is denoted n = X an important role of AOPs will be to combine independent AOPs created for each stressor to identify common effects overlapping across separate pathways AOPs may be used to better understand the complexity of responses including the duration magnitude and synergy of stressors we highlight how the AOP framework can be applied to consider the effects of a climate stressor on a process of interest in a key organism This application highlights that such an approach can effectively bring together key findings from existing literature to demonstrate how responses may manifest the AOP framework may provide a novel approach to consider mechanisms by which ocean acidification have an effect and alter organism function The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors JD and LF contributed to the conception and design of this meta-analysis and produced the figures with guidance from LF JD prepared the first draft of the manuscript All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest We would like to thank Jodie Kei Yu Ip and Cindy B Tong for their assistance in reviewing papers for the meta-analysis Adverse outcome pathways: a conceptual framework to support ecotoxicology 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Falkenberg later admitted to investigators that he picked up LaFramboise that same morning for work He drove her body up to his brothers' property in rural Menominee County Michigan where he allegedly threw her body over a bridge and into the creek Menominee County Sheriff Kenny Marks said in a press conference on Wednesday that two boys walking their dog discovered LaFramboise's body in a creek outside of Menominee hands and feet had been removed and have not been located yet Marks said a Menominee County officer remembered hearing about a missing person from Yankton which he said was "key" to identifying the body Police were able to identify LaFramboise through tattoos on her body that had been recorded from prior booking photos at the Yankton County Jail LaFramboise's clothes were removed after she'd been frozen She was found naked when her body was recovered from the water said Falkenberg and LaFramboise were in an "on again off again relationship" at the time of her death detectives talked to a coworker of Falkenberg's fiance who said she babysat his dogs while he traveled back from Michigan around the same time LaFramboise had gone missing A forensic autopsy was conducted on Monday Falkenberg's bond is set at $1 million Falkenberg's initial appearance is set for Thursday at 9 a.m Second-degree murder is a Class B felony which could mean a life sentence in the state penitentiary and up to a $50,000 fine “An organization of our size, reach, and journalistic ambition demands a chief legal officer of Kai’s stature. Kai has experience managing the complex issues facing a large and growing media business: marketing and advertising, drafting new policies, and protecting the editorial independence and integrity of a news operation. I’m thrilled to have her on board.” “Hard-hitting, deeply reported journalism often invites challenges, threats and lawsuits, especially when it attempts to hold the rich and powerful accountable. I have the utmost confidence that Kai’s expertise, drawn from her work at numerous media organizations and law practices dedicated to the rights of a free press, will offer our reporters and editors the best possible defense and protection.” “As an avid follower of the US media landscape and a longtime participant in it, it’s been thrilling to watch Betsy and Steve take the reins of the Guardian US this past year. And I’m even more excited about their plans for the future. I can think of no better place and time to continue the work I’ve pursued throughout my entire career.” Guardian US has around 90 members of editorial staff across bureaus in New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. In 2022, Guardian US averaged 41 million unique visitors per month and has over 220,000 recurring supporters and digital subscribers in the US. Guardian Media Group (GMG), is the publisher of theguardian.com, one of the largest English-speaking news websites in the world. Since launching its US and Australian digital editions in 2011 and 2013, respectively, traffic from outside of the UK now represents around two-thirds of the Guardian’s total digital audience. Guardian US is renowned for its Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation into widespread secret surveillance by the National Security Agency, and for other award-winning work, including The Paradise Papers. Guardian US has bureaus in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, covering the climate crisis, politics, race and immigration, gender, and more. Russ Falkenberg officially took on the position of president/CEO of Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) April 3. He says his goals are to carry on the fiscal responsibility those before him built and maintain the positive working environment, as well as helping with new projects on the horizon. Submitted Photo Russ Falkenberg officially stepped into the role of president/ CEO of Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) April 3, after over 16 years with the co-op. “I felt pretty honored to be chosen,” said Falkenberg. Falkenberg took on the role, after previous president/CEO Dean Ortmann retired April 1. Falkenberg says he is still learning what the position all entails. He says he is also thankful that Ortmann offered to be a resource, if Falkenberg has any questions. “He’s been very generous with his time,” said Falkenberg. Falkenberg says Ortmann left CVEC in great financial shape and says his biggest goal is to maintain that financial integrity. Furthermore, Falkenberg says everything is a team effort. “If it weren’t for all of these co-workers, I would have never even considered it,” said Falkenberg. Falkenberg took on a number of positions, since he was hired in 2006. “We are not much for titles,” said Falkenberg, who says everyone does a little bit of everything. He started out as a member services technician/electrician, installing load management receivers. Then, he became the member services director in 2010. “It was a good move, in that I got to know a lot of the counterparts at other cooperatives,” said Falkenberg. He says one thing that amazed him about the job, was the cooperation between cooperatives, which is the sixth of seven cooperative principles. Falkenberg says the willingness to share ideas and resources, including staff for emergencies, is really good to be part of. Falkenberg also worked on IT projects throughout his time with CVEC and added the title of director of IT in 2016. CVEC also partnered with Citizens Connected to start Ntera, a broadband internet service provider, in 2017, which Falkenberg was also involved in. He says the thought is that broadband, especially for those who are in vacation homes, will encourage people to stay longer. “That never got proven better than through the COVID(- 19) experience,” said Falkenberg. By being a cooperative, Falkenberg says every member benefits from the increased revenue that brought. “That is probably the accomplishment I’m most proud of,” said Falkenberg. He says the camaraderie among the group like he has never seen before and they treat each other like family. An example of that is when Falkenberg was new to CVEC, about a week in, and happened to mention he was building a clubhouse for his son, Andy, that weekend. A handful of guys showed up to help with it, which Falkenberg says is a great example of the positive culture. “I just want to keep that going,” said Falkenberg. The clean-up after the tornado that passed through Cadott, a few years back, was also memorable. Falkenberg says, within 45 minutes, every crew member, except one person who was on vacation out-of-state, was in Cadott. “To work with our crew that night in my hometown, that was something I’ll never forget,” said Falkenberg. Falkenberg also says there are a lot of projects on the horizon that he wants to help with, whether that is sharing what he learned from his background or clearing roadblocks, so people can do their jobs. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is huge and they are moving forward with it quickly. “That’s going to add the resiliency to our system, like we haven’t had before,” said Falkenberg. He also says he hopes the introduction of time-of-use rates will happen in the future, which will help people manage their electric bills more than they can now. Finally, Falkenberg says he wants to keep CVEC involved in the communities they support. Leverkusen Promotes Falkenberg For Recruiting Boniface  Bayer Leverkusen has promoted Kim Falkenberg as the new Sporting Director, a decision made after his important contribution as Head of Recruitment, reports BSNSports.com.ng. The Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is among many signings wanted by Falkenberg, who’s a key part of the project. Boniface joined the German club in 2023 from top Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, after he signed a contract with the Werkselfono 30 June 2028. The talented 22-year-old striker went on to make history with Bayer Leverkusen as they clinched the domestic double for the first time. The German champions sealed their triumph with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kaiserslautern in the domestic Cup final. Meanwhile, Kim's vision and strategy have proven to be crucial for the club, leading to numerous successes in the transfer market. 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Don’t miss our weekly town hall. hands and feet cut off from bodyby FOX 11 News (WLUK) – The woman found dead in a Michigan stream had her head according to criminal affidavit filed Tuesday Stephen Falkenberg allegedly killed Tamara LaFramboise in South Dakota and then dumped the remains in Menominee County stream LaFromboise’s remains were found Saturday in Menominee County, Michigan She was identified by matching tattoos on her body to photos of her Falkenberg was charged with murder in the second degree He is being held on a $1 million cash bond LaFromboise was reported missing to Yankton County She said Falkenberg and LaFramboise has a “very turbulent” “on again off again” relationship Falkenberg told police he last saw her on March 1 South Dakota police contacted police in Menominee but the Menominee authorities had no information Menominee police again contacted Yankton police It appears the body was thrown over a bridge and into the creek The missing body parts have not been found The location is 1.4 miles from a home owned by Falkenberg’s brother Falkenberg’s brothers confirmed Steven had visited them since March 1 “Marissa said that Falkenberg did not know what to do so he drove around on county roads and then decided to drive to Michigan Marissa said that Falkenberg advised he Tamara’s body near their family farm in Michigan Marissa states (her brother) Sebastian had somehow learned that Tamara’s body was dismembered so she brought up the dismemberment to Falkenberg Marissa stated she did not know how Sebastian knew Tamara had been dismembered Marissa advised that he dismembered Tamara because he did not want her to be identified Marissa advised Falkenberg told her that he got rid of the tools and that he wore gloves when he dismembered Tamara,” the affidavit states Falkenberg told police he would not talk to law enforcement without his lawyer present Menominee County authorities will hold a news conference at 10 a.m FOX 11 will stream the news conference online Wednesday Taylor Townsend had an unexpected opponent Monday: Gail Falkenberg 6-0 in the second round of qualifying for an International Tennis Federation Pro Circuit event in Pelham "Taylor, she was hitting spots like crazy," Falkenberg told The Wall Street Journal. "I know I can keep getting better. There's always something to work on with tennis." Falkenberg beat Rosalyn Small, 22, in the first round of qualifying in Pelham. Prior to that, her last professional win was in 1998, according to the Journal. "The Legend," as she is known on the circuit, told the Journal that she played tennis as a walk-on at UCLA in the 1960s and started in pro tennis at age 38. She won a qualifying match at the 1988 Australian Open and on another occasion lost to Jennifer Capriati, then 13, according to the report. Short on funds, she returned to work, coaching the University of Central Florida's men's and women's tennis teams in the 1990s. Falkenberg told the Journal that she enjoys competing against the younger generation. "And my game gives the kids more trouble than the older players, believe it or not," she said. She has no intention of retiring any time soon. "I'd love to be playing -- and win -- at 70," she told the Journal. 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